Dirty Keto
Trader Joe's Argentinian Red Shrimp w/ Ginger Garlic Butter

Trader Joe's Argentinian Red Shrimp w/ Ginger Garlic Butter

per 1 package (255 g):
2g
net carbs
7g
fats
21g
protein
160
calories

Is Trader Joe's Argentinian Red Shrimp w/ Ginger Garlic Butter Keto?

Trader Joe's Argentinian Red Shrimp w/ Ginger Garlic Butter is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar, modified starch, and maltodextrin.

Dirty Keto

Trader Joe's Argentinian Red Shrimp w/ Ginger Garlic Butter is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar, modified starch, and maltodextrin.

Dirty Keto is a common label for low-carb foods with unhealthy ingredients. You may still reach ketosis and lose weight with dirty keto, but it might also lead to health problems in the long run.

It is better to eat nutritious low-carb foods so you can achieve a healthy weight loss on keto. Great examples of which are broccoli, olives, and mackerel.

You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator.

Contains High-Glycemic Sweeteners

Trader Joe's Argentinian Red Shrimp w/ Ginger Garlic Butter contains high-glycemic sweeteners like sugar and maltodextrin. These sweeteners can raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from reaching ketosis.

As an alternative, you may look for other frozen seafood that use keto-friendly sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol.

You can check out our full list of best and worst sweeteners for keto here.

Contains Modified Starch

Modified Starch is a controversial additive that is included in our list of food additives to avoid for keto.

Food additives are potentially harmful to health and should be avoided as much as possible.

Most of your diet should come from minimally processed foods to achieve a healthy weight loss on keto.

Net Carb Calculator

Trader Joe's Argentinian Red Shrimp w/ Ginger Garlic Butter
2 g
net carbs
2 g
carbs
0 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
7 g
fats
21 g
protein
160
calories

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Ingredients

Shrimp, Ginger Garlic Butter (Unsalted Butter [Pasteurized Cream, Natural Flavor], Ginger, Scallions, Garlic, Honey, Lemon Zest [Lemon Peel, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavor], Lemon Juice [Water, Lemon Juice From Concentrate, Lemon Oil], Onion Powder, Citric Acid [Acidulant], Sesame Oil, Red Chili Pepper Flakes, Chili Flakes, Xanthan Gum, Apple Cider Vinegar Powder [Maltodextrin, Apple Cider Vinegar, Modified Cornstarch], Cayenne Pepper), Togarashi Style Seasoning Blend (Chili Powder, Orange Peel, Black Sesame Seeds, White Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Szechuan Pepper, Nori Seaweed).

Non-Keto Sweeteners

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Highly-Refined Oils

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